Hosta 'Morning Star' | Morning Star Hosta
DESCRIPTION
Hosta 'Morning Star' is a perennial with creamy yellow centers and dark green edges, creating an eye-catching contrast. The foliage provides a dramatic display throughout the growing season, especially in shaded areas. This cultivar is known for its strong resilience in low-light conditions and its ability to brighten up the garden with its bold color scheme.
In mid to late summer, Hosta 'Morning Star' produces tall flower spikes topped with fragrant lavender blooms, attracting pollinators. The combination of beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers makes this cultivar a standout in woodland gardens or shaded borders.
DESCRIPTION
Hosta 'Morning Star' is a perennial with creamy yellow centers and dark green edges, creating an eye-catching contrast. The foliage provides a dramatic display throughout the growing season, especially in shaded areas. This cultivar is known for its strong resilience in low-light conditions and its ability to brighten up the garden with its bold color scheme.
In mid to late summer, Hosta 'Morning Star' produces tall flower spikes topped with fragrant lavender blooms, attracting pollinators. The combination of beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers makes this cultivar a standout in woodland gardens or shaded borders.
DESCRIPTION
Hosta 'Morning Star' is a perennial with creamy yellow centers and dark green edges, creating an eye-catching contrast. The foliage provides a dramatic display throughout the growing season, especially in shaded areas. This cultivar is known for its strong resilience in low-light conditions and its ability to brighten up the garden with its bold color scheme.
In mid to late summer, Hosta 'Morning Star' produces tall flower spikes topped with fragrant lavender blooms, attracting pollinators. The combination of beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers makes this cultivar a standout in woodland gardens or shaded borders.
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Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 18–20 inches
Width: 28–32 inches
Foliage color: Heart-shaped with creamy yellow centers with dark green margins
Flower color: Lavender, bell-shaped
Bloom time: Mid-summer
Light requirements: Prefers partial to full shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; the thick, leathery leaves help deter slugs and pests
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts hummingbirds with its lavender flowers and may also draw butterflies; generally, deer-resistant
